Best walking trails in Waldmünchen

On the initiative of the Gibacht mountain landlord and glass artist Ralph Wenzel, a hiking trail around the "Gibacht" mountain was created in 2005 with the help of the Furth im Wald mountain rescue service. The average length of 5 km, the manageable walking time of 2 hours, the relatively small difference in altitude of around 100 metres, the succession of sights and the magnificent viewpoints have turned it into a premium hiking trail.

Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Perlseer circular hiking trail is ideal for families with children. The Schwarzach reservoir in the shape of a pearl is located just outside Waldmünchen and can be approached or hiked directly from the town. As it is a circular hiking trail, you can start anywhere. The tour here starts near the car park at the Alte Ziegelhütte campsite. From there, you walk past the campsite and down to the natural high...

Family-friendly circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Kohlenmeierweg starts and ends at the Keilbügerl car park. The overwhelming majority of the route runs along gravelled paths. You first walk along the Untere Rieselstraße and then pass the charcoal pile, which is a reminder of the charcoal production that took place in the region until the 19th century. You return via the Obere Rieselstraße. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - idyllic forest...

Religious circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Follow in the footsteps of angels and saints on the Ast meditation trail. The trail starts at the pilgrimage church in the centre of Ast. At St Nepomuk there is a fork in the path: to the left (towards the Frauenbründl Chapel) is the path of the angels, straight ahead is the path of the saints. The path of the saints is somewhat stony in places, whereas the path of the angels to the chapel is well suited for...

This route starts in the town of Geigant and leads into the forest area north of the town. The trail eventually leads to the Zwirenzelspitze, which is around 700 metres high. It is a relatively short route and therefore more suitable for walking or running. It also lies within the boundaries of the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.

Popular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Wm15 hiking trail can be started at Geigant railway station, for example. Around half of the route is tarmac, while the majority of the rest is on more natural hiking trails. Once you reach Roßhof, you can return the same way. Highlights of the hike: - Roßhof - Geigant - Idyllic forest